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Patent CA-2217875-A1 (CA)
Title: Waterborne coating compositions
Inventor: SALISBURY JAMES RUSSELL
IPC: C08F8/30
Filed: 1996-04-12
Abstract: This invention provides latex compositions prepared using, for example, both acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate (AAEM) and t-butylaminoethyl methacrylate (t-BAMA) which when applied to a pre-coated substrate, possess out-standing wet adhesion when compared to waterborne polymers containing either AAEM or t-butylaminoethyl methacrylate alone. The latex compositions of this invention continue to exhibit superior wet adhesion after storage at room temperature for one year. The latex compositions are thus particularly useful in coating compositions, especially coating bare or previously-coated metals, paper, plastics, wood, textiles, and in adhesives.
Patent CA-2218328-A1 (CA)
Title: Adaptive antenna arrangement for a radio communications system
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID ANDREW JAMES
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 1997-10-15
Abstract: This invention relates to radio communications and in particular relates to an adaptive antenna system for a radio communications system. In radio communications, signals are transmitted at a particular frequency or in a frequency band. The signals may be modulated in a variety of fashions using techniques such as Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA), and a multitude of other techniques. Nevertheless there are a finite number of available individual communications channels for separate sets of parties to communicate with each other. The present invention seeks to provide an improved form of adaptive signal transmission and reception without unduly increasing the signalling overhead of the system. According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a radio system operating over a channel having characteristics such that parameters of a transmission path can be predicted from received signals; said system comprising means for analysing signals received from said channel and a plurality of signal generation means adapted to vary output in response to said signal analysis.
Patent CA-2218346-A1 (CA)
Title: Shooting funnel for a fishing line
Inventor: AAS REIDAR
IPC: A01K91/18
Filed: 1996-04-18
Abstract: A device for deployment of a fishing line, wherein the line is forced below the surface of the water, characterized by a funnel-like tube or channel designated as a shooting funnel (A) provided with an upper (B) and a lower (C) pivotable attachment stay connected to the vessel's stern (D), and wherein the lower attachment stay projects further out from the vessel than the upper attachment stay, thus forming an oblique angle of 63~ in relation to the surface of the water, and furthermore that the lower free end of the shooting funnel is provided with a rounded oval collar (F) which is located well below the surface of the water when in operative position, moreover that a slit (H) runs along the whole length of one side of the funnel and serves as a guiding track for ropes for grapnel and line floats when a weight (G) is attached to the outer free end of the fishing line and is thrown into the funnel drawing the line with fish hook and bait through the funnel. When the shooting funnel (A) is not in operation, it is parked alongside the vessel by means of the two pivotable stays (B, C).
Patent CA-2222576-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UEMATSU MASAHIRO
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 1996-05-28
Abstract: Dans un dispositif de télécommunications par satellite monté sur un corps mobile et possédant une antenne de réception (RXAT) et une antenne d'émission (TXAT) séparées, l'antenne de réception est soumise à une commande en circuit fermé effectuée au moyen d'une section de détection d'un niveau de réception (RXDT), d'une section de calcul d'un angle de poursuite (CMP), d'une section de sortie d'un angle de poursuite (OUT), d'un circuit d'attaque (RXMD) de moteur, d'un moteur (RXMR) etc. L'antenne d'émission (TXAT) est soumise à une commande en circuit ouvert qui force l'antenne (TXAT) à suivre le mouvement de poursuite de l'antenne de réception (RXAT) au moyen de la section de sortie de l'angle de poursuite (OUT), d'un autre circuit d'attaque (TXMD) de moteur, d'un autre moteur (TXMR) etc.
Patent CA-2225576-A1 (CA)
Title: Radeau de sauvetage de grande capacite
Inventor: LAVORATA MARC
IPC: B63C9/22
Filed: 1997-12-05
Abstract: Radeau de sauvetage de grande capacité (1, 10) comportant un bord périphérique gonflable (2) formant boudin de flottabilité et un fond central (3) solidarisé à celui-ci, caractérisé en ce que ledit fond central (3) comprend au moins une zone (4) formant plate-forme d'accueil des personnes embarquant et au moins une zone (5) de regroupement des personnes embarquées, ladite zone de regroupement (5) occupant une surface dudit fond relativement sensiblement plus importante que celle occupée par ladite zone de plateforme d'accueil (4).
Patent CA-2226703-A1 (CA)
Title: Upper hinge frame for refrigerator
Inventor: JOO PIL DON
IPC: E05D7/12
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: An upper hinge frame of a refrigerator, capable of firmly supporting a refrigerator door, thus preventing a refrigerator from having a gap between the door and a main body thereof, includes: a hinge supporting body formed at a front edge of a top surface of the main body as a single body and each end portion of which is downwardly bent by 90 degrees and an end portion thereof is again outwardly bent by 90 degrees; an upper hinge of a flat board shape downwardly inserted into a portion of the hinge supporting body, and having an inserting portion which is rearwardly protruded from a rear end thereof and inserted into an insertion hole of the hinge supporting body, and having a front end part of a circular arc shape formed by which each side thereof is incurvated; and a hinge attaching lever downwardly inserted into the upper hinge thereby connecting the upper hinge to the hinge supporting body, and having a lower end portion which is downwardly bent by 90 degrees, thus forming a ~ -shape.
Patent CA-2226733-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HARWOOD WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: A61G13/02
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: A patient support (2) comprises two arms (10, 12) pivotally connected together and which extend between a base (6) and a support (14) to which a patient support table is coupled. In the preferred form, each arm (10, 12) comprises linkages which de-fine pivot points (20A to 20D and 30A to 30D) forming parallelograms. This ensures the support (14), and hence the table, has a constant orientation relative to the base. The arms (10, 12) may be controllable independently.
Patent CA-2226976-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and apparatus for contacting gas and liquid
Inventor: MOORE PHILIP COLEY
IPC: B01J19/24
Filed: 1996-07-15
Abstract: A method of contacting a gas and a liquid comprises providing an elongate substantially cylindrical reactor (1) having adjacent a first end thereof an inlet region (4) of reduced cross sectional area, introducing at least some of the gas and/or liquid into the inlet region in a direction tangential to the longitudinal axis of the reactor (1) by means of inlet (2) to cause rotational flow within the inlet region and therefrom into the remainder of the reactor and at such a velocity as to cause more intimate mixing of the liquid and gas.  Additional gas and/or liquid may be introduced through a second inlet (6) disposed at an intermediate region of the reactor so arranged that the fluid introduced therethrough flows in a direction either generally longitudinal of the reactor, or in a rotational direction.
Patent CA-2227341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DE PAUW JACQUY
IPC: D06M13/322
Filed: 1996-06-25
Abstract: The current invention relates to a fabric softener composition comprising: (a) from 1 % to 50 % by weight of a fabric softener active compound and (b) a water soluble dye system characterized in that the dye system comprises a dye selected from the group consisting of: 1) quinoline yellow 70 with color index No. 47005; 2) tartrazine XX90 with color index No. 19140; 3) orange RGL90 with color index No. 15985; 4) ponceau 4RC82 with color index No. 16255; 5) blue AE85 with color index No. 42090; 6) patent blue V85/V50 with color index No. 42051; and 7) mixtures thereof.
Patent CA-2232912-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NARA KOJI
IPC: F02N15/06
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: In an engine starter according to the present invention, an annular stopper disposed between the pinion unit and the solenoid device so as to determine the rest position of the pinion unit is formed with a tongue projecting radially outwardly from its outer periphery, and a shoulder surface defined in the gear cover so as to abut an end surface of the solenoid device and thereby determine the axial position of the solenoid device is formed with a recess for receiving the tongue of the annular stopper, with the tongue and the recess being dimensioned with respect to each other so as to allow the tongue to be resiliently interposed between the recessed part of the shoulder surface and the end surface of the solenoid device and to define a space which accommodates a corresponding deformation of the tongue. Thus, since a space which accommodates the deformation of the tongue of the stopper is provided within the recess of the shoulder surface, the tongue can be resiliently deformed so as to support the annular stopper steadily without affecting the axial position of the solenoid device.
Patent CA-2233592-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SEDERQUIST RICHARD A
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: The gas stream which is produced in and emanates from landfills, anaerobic digesters and other waste gas streams is treated to produce a purified gas which is essentially a hydrocarbon such as methane and which can be used as the fuel source in a fuel cell power plant. The gas stream passes through a simplified purification system which removes essentially all of the sulfur compounds, hydrogen sulfide, and halogen compounds from the gas stream. The resultant gas stream can be used to power a fuel cell power plant which produces electricity, or as a hydrocarbon fuel gas for other applications.
Patent CA-2235498-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultra-light road vehicle
Inventor: THULIEZ JEAN-LUC
IPC: B62D47/00
Filed: 1996-10-22
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/CH96/00371 Sec. 371 Date May 29, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date May 29, 1998 PCT Filed Oct. 22, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/15484 PCT Pub. Date May 1, 1997An ultra-light road vehicle, particularly an electrically powered one, wherein the weight of the basic construction is minimized so that the vehicle may be powered by batteries while having a standard degree of autonomy for the class of vehicles in question, and the space requirement of the vehicle is reduced for easier parking. For this purpose, the vehicle comprises a chassis (9) with a central hollow beam (12) consisting of an extruded profile section made of a lightweight material and forming a housing for batteries (52) and a driving engine (28), a body (8) consisting of a separate sealed hollow assembly mounted on the chassis, and two steerable wheels (17, 18) at the front and a drive wheel (15) at the back connected to the chassis via suspensions. The rear wheel (15) is mounted on pivotable arms (27) so that the vehicle can be converted from a normal position to a shortened position in which the wheel base is reduced. The pivotable arms (27) are substantially aligned with the central beam (12) when the vehicle is in the normal position, and at an angle thereto when the vehicle is in the shortened position.
Patent CA-2235525-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ANDERSON RONALD A
IPC: A63B69/40
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: A ball return device that enables a user to quickly and easily adjust the force with which a ball thrown into the device is returned. The ball return device includes a frame constructed from sections of plastic tubing joined by 90° elbows, forming a base and an elevatable portion. The elevatable portion of the frame ispivotally mounted to the base and adjustably positioned at a desired angle relative to the generally horizontal base by a pair of support members. The angle of the elevatable portion of the frame to the base determines the direction in which the ball is returned relative to a given incident path. The support members extend between the base and the elevatable portion of the frame and each includes a smaller diameter tube slidably filled into a larger diameter tube and selectively fixed at one a plurality of preset lengths by a pin that passes through orificesformed in the two tubes. In one preferred form of the invention, a net having hexagonal openings is suspended within the elevatable portion of the frame by lengths of an elastomeric cord that connect a periphery of the net to the frame.The hexagonal openings deform around a ball impacting the net in such a way as to ensure that the ball is consistently returned at a predictable angle relative to the angle at which the ball impacts the net. The elastomeric cord can be tightened or loosened to adjust the tension of the net, thereby determining the relative force with which a ball impacting the net is returned. A friction clip attached to theelastomeric cord retains the selected tension.
Patent CA-2236019-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLINTON WILLIAM P
IPC: C07C251/60
Filed: 1996-10-28
Abstract: Nouveaux composés de la formule (I) et nouveaux procédés de réalisation et d'utilisation de ces composés utiles comme fongicides, notamment dans l'argiculture. Dans la formule (I) C¿1? et C¿2? sont des atomes de carbone faisant partie d'un cycle aromatique; W représente à alcoxyimino, alcoxyméthylène ou alkylthiométhylène; R¿1? est choisi indépendamment dans le groupe constitué par un halogène, cyano, alkyle C¿1?-C¿4?, alcoxy C¿1?-C¿4?, dans lequel alkyle ou alcoxy sont facultativement substitués par un halogène, et p est égal à 0, 1 ou 2; Z est -CH¿2?-, -CH(OH)-, -CO-, -O-, -S-, NR¿2? dans lequel R¿2? est hydrogène ou un groupe aliphatique inférieur, -CH¿2?CH¿2?-, -CH=CH-, (II), -CH¿2?O-, -CH¿2?S-, -CH¿2?S(O)-, -OCH¿2?-, -SCH¿2?-, -S(O)CH¿2?-, -CH¿2?ON=C(R¿3?)- ou -CH=NB où B est -O-CO-, -N=CR¿3?, ou -O-CR¿3?R¿4?- où R¿3? et R¿4? sont indépendamment hydrogène ou un alkyle C¿1?-C¿4? facultativement substitué par un halogène; A est une fraction aromatique comportant un à deux cycles aromatiques reliés linéairement de Z à I¿1? dans laquelle les cycles aromatiques sont facultativement reliés et à I¿1? de manière linéaire avec de l'oxygène, de l'azote ou du soufre; q représente 0 ou 1. I¿1? correspond à la formule (III). L'invention porte également sur un sel acceptable sur le plan argonomique de ces composés.
Patent CA-2236559-A1 (CA)
Title: Mount assembly for arc discharge lamp
Inventor: WALKER STEVEN
IPC: H01J5/48
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A mount assembly for supporting the arc tube of a lamp within an outer envelope has first and second axially aligned banding straps. Each of the straps has a closed crimp section and an open crimp section. The straps are positioned so that an open crimp section of one strap overlies a closed crimp section of the other strap, thereby equalizing tensions when the crimps are closed. The mount assembly includes also a mount frame comprised of two elongated rods which are affixed to the banding straps. The straps are mounted upon the glass stem of the lamp.
Patent CA-2237839-A1 (CA)
Title: Polymer compositions
Inventor: LAU WILLIE
IPC: C08F2/22
Filed: 1998-05-15
Abstract: Polymer compositions which are useful in floor polish compositions as wax replacements are disclosed. The compositions provide improved repair properties in floor polishes and provide a non-slippery floor polish.
Patent CA-2239336-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KAMINSKI RONALD S
IPC: B29L9/00
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering labels and the like to a compression molding machine for molding plastic closures wherein the labels or disks are delivered successively from a source to the cavities.  The method and apparatus comprises an indexing turret supporting a plurality of stacks of labels, a pick and place turret for removing a label from a stack, and a label inserter turret which tracks a portion of the path of the cavities of the compression molding machine and delivers the labels successively into the cavities.
Patent CA-2240812-A1 (CA)
Title: Respiratory humidification system
Inventor: LEONARD PETER JOHN
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 1998-06-16
Abstract: A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anaesthetic gases) such as that which is provided to a patient in a hospital environment. The flow probe is designed to provide both temperature and flow rate sensing of the gases flow by incorporating two sensors (preferably thermistors) and the shape and alignment of the probe enables accurate readings by reducing the occurrence of condensation on the sensors. A number of possible applications are disclosed wherein the flow sensor is included in humidification control systems which provide a patient with a desired humidity level or simplify the amount of user input required or wherein the flow sensor provides a controller with flow information which may then be used to determine certain, possibly dangerous, conditions (such as incorrect flow sensor placement, breathing circuit disconnected, no water in the humidification chamber or humidity out of required limits).
Patent CA-2242404-A1 (CA)
Title: Remote telephone software configuration apparatus and method
Inventor: CRAMER SETH WHITNEY
IPC: H04M1/247
Filed: 1998-07-06
Abstract: A file download method and apparatus for downloading files from a network into memory. The apparatus includes a processor operable to communicate on the network. The processor runs a browser for downloading from a first resource identified by a first network resource locator, an applet including a second network resource locator, an applet viewer for running the applet, a public interface for communicating with the applet to receive the second network resource locator from the applet, a security manager for preventing running applets from accessing the memory and a handler having access to the memory, the handler being in communication with the public interface, for communicating with a second network resource identified by the second network resource locator to receive and store in the memory, a file from the second network resource.
Patent CA-2244197-A1 (CA)
Title: Articulating joint repair
Inventor: BAKER MATTHEW W
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: A method and related materials and apparatus for using minimally invasive means to repair (e.g., reconstruct) tissue such as fibrocartilage, and particularly fibrocartilage associated with diarthroidal and amphiarthroidal joints. The method involves the use of minimally invasive means to access and prepare damaged or diseased fribrocartilage within the body, and to then deliver a curable biomaterial, such as a curable polyurethane system, to the prepared site, and to cure the biomaterial in situ in order to repair the fibrocartilage. Applications include repair (e.g., reconstruction or replacement) of the intervertebral disc of the spine. An apparatus is provided in the form of an uninflated balloon that can be inserted into the disc space and there inflated with biomaterial in order to distract the space and provide a permanent replacement disc.
Patent CA-2245131-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLS CHRISTOPHER BRUCE
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 1998-08-12
Abstract: The invention concerns a method of determining whether a particle (14) is or includes a diamond. In the method, the particle is irradiated with an X-ray beam (17) and elastically scattered radiation from the particle (14) is detected. A Laue diffraction spot pattern is then derived and a determination is made as to whether the particle is or includes a diamond from the distribution of spot intensities in the derived pattern.
Patent CA-2246785-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FAUQUIER CHRIS
IPC: F42B33/06
Filed: 1998-09-08
Abstract: A bomb disposal unit is disclosed comprising a resilient inner container, containment means, bomb support means for supporting an explosive charge within the inner container, a resilient base and a ballistic blanket. The inner container ras a peripheral wall with vent holes, a closed bottom and an open top. The preferred containment means is a plurality of stacked tubeless tires having a hole tied together with rope. The tires are placed on the resilient base. The inner container is placed within the hole of the stacked tires. A ballistic blanket is placed over the top of the inner container and is draped around the tires. Upon detonation, a portion of the blast escapes the inner container to the tires through the vent holes. Some of the portion of the blast escapes between the tires before they inflate. The remainder of the portion inflates the tires which help prevent the egress of fragmentation.
Patent CA-2248027-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif simplifie d'ordre et de commande pour machine de soudage de joints de conduits en metal dans lesquels la machine est introduite
Inventor: GHIDOTTI LUIGI
IPC: B23K37/053
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: Dispositif d'ordre de commande (1) conçu pour une machine (2) de soudage de joints de conduits en métal (3, 4) dans lesquels la machine est placée, ladite machine (2) étant mobile à l'intérieur du conduit par l'intermédiaire de moyens d'entraînement (5) et pourvue de moyens de soudage (6) servant à réunir différentes parties (3, 4) dudit conduit, le fonctionnement desdits moyens de soudage (6) et desdits moyens d'entraînement (5) étant commandé par des moyens de commande (12) associés à la machine (2) et reliés à des moyens d'ordre (9) extrérieurs au conduit. Le fonctionnement de la machine (2) est commandé par un microprocesseur unique associé aux moyens de commande (12).
Patent CA-2251186-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PARTIN ALAN W
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 1997-04-02
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un procédé d'enrichissement de cellules rares dans un fluide comprenant des cellules rares et non rares. A titre d'exemple de cellules rares enrichies, on peut citer les cellules du cancer de la prostate.
Patent CA-2251659-A1 (CA)
Title: Laminated integrally woven papermaker's fabric
Inventor: FARGEOUT PATRICK
IPC: D21F7/08
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A laminated integrally woven on-machine-seamable papermaker's fabric includes two single-layer woven fabric plies sharing a common machine-direction (MD) yarn. The common MD yarn, which is the weft yarn on the loom during the weaving of the fabric by a modified endless weaving technique, forms seaming loops which join the plies to one another at the ends thereof. The fabric may be needled with a batt of staple fiber material. During the weaving of the press fabric, solvent-removable binder yarns join the two plies, which are accordingly integrally woven. When the weaving is completed, the solvent-removable binder yarns are removed through dissolution with an appropriate solvent, yielding the laminated structure. A bait of staple fiber material may be needled into and through the laminated structure. The papermaker's fabric may be used as a forming, press or dryer fabric, or as a base for a polymer-coated, paper industry process belt, such as a long nip press, sheet-transfer or calender belt.